On the Radar: Tucker Doiron
By Jeff McConkey
Photos by Paul Jordan Photography
Name: Tucker Emmett Doiron
Age: 8
Hometown: Stewiacke, Nova Scotia
School and Grade: Ecole Acadienne de Truro, Grade 2
Number: 23
Bike: KTM 50
Race Club: None
Classes: 50cc (7-8)
This week, young Tucker Doiron from Nova Scotia is ‘On the Radar.’|Paul Jordan photo
How did you get started in racing?
Both my older brothers and dad were racing so I wanted to start racing too.
What is your favourite track and why?
Pleasant Valley MX and Mill Hill MX are both my favourites because they are really good tracks and have lots of good jumps and berms.
“I like to mountain bike, freestyle ski, fish with my grandparents, swim and play with my friends.”|Paul Jordan photo
Who is your favourite rider and why?
Ken Roczen because he is doing so good at motocross this year and he is still having lots of fun.
What Canadian Pro do you look up to and why?
Tyler Medaglia because he got 5th in the Nationals last year and I hope he does well this year.
Who is your hero?
My whole family is my hero: my two brothers, my mom and dad.
What are your goals for this season, and what is it going to take to reach them?
I want to have lots of fun and get first in Atlantic Canada and top 3 in Canada. It is going to take hard work and lots of practice.
What are your biggest accomplishments?
Getting 4th at Walton last year.
Tucker hopes to win the Atlantic region and finish top 3 in Canada in 2016|Paul Jordan photo
What is your favourite part about going to the races?
Playing with my friends and having lots of fun.
What do you like to do when you aren’t racing?
I like to mountain bike, freestyle ski, fish with my grandparents, swim and play with my friends.
Who would you like to thank?
I would like to my whole family for their support, and Matt Bailey and the guys at Freedom Cycle in Truro.
